Danone North America Grows Silk Oatmilk with Exciting New Customer Partnerships

January 14, 2022 Danone North America

With demand for oatmilk continuing to rise at a significant pace, Danone North America is pleased to announce exciting new opportunities to bring Silk oatmilk, America’s best-tasting original oatmilk¹, to consumers across the country.

Thomas’ ‘Toasts’ to National Bagel Day with $100,000 Donation to Operation Warm

January 14, 2022 Bimbo Bakeries USA

On January 15, Thomas’® Bagels will toast to the “hole-iest” food holiday – National Bagel Day – to warm up underserved communities across the country. The iconic brand is proud to partner for a third consecutive year with Operation Warm – a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect underserved children to community resources they need to thrive – to grant a $100,000 donation resulting in 4,000 brand-new winter coats for students at five deserving elementary schools within Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle.

International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Welcomes New Education Director

Heather Prach comes to the Association with considerable retail experience, in both operations and as a supplier.  Most recently she helped large retailers and entrepreneurs alike with branding and marketing as a Key Account Manager for Yerecic Label.  Heather transitioned an extensive grocery career into organizational growth through gained knowledge. As a regional Grocery Leader for Whole Foods Market, she was key in rapidly expanding the region and creating tools to improve grocery operations.

FMI Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision Pausing Implementation and Enforcement of OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine-Testing Mandate

January 14, 2022 FMI

FMI – The Food Industry Association applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to pause the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccination and testing for private businesses. FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin made the following statement welcoming the Supreme Court’s ruling:

NGA Praises SCOTUS Stay of Vaccine and Testing Mandate

January 14, 2022 National Grocers Association

On behalf of NGA members, the National Grocers Association supports the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court to suspend enforcement of the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary Standard.